See and feel Oslo from the Sea

See and Feel Oslo By The Sea

Oslo Kayak Experiences

Whalecome, it's finally spring! The big news this year, is that we have a new location at Kongen Marina Beach Bar & Restaurant, Frognerstranda 4. Here we will be able to offer private tours and joint tours with our certified guide. Look for the joint trips in the booking.

NB: From 1 July we will move back to our old location, where we will hold introductory courses as normal again.

Feel free to send us an email if you have a question.

Kayak & Sauna Tour

4 hours trip

Kayak tour with the ultimate floating sauna experience, together with an ice bath in the fjord.

As early as the Viking period, Norwegians have always embraced the contrast of our nature. Now It´s your turn! First, you will get to be kayak explorers (like Fridtjof Nansen). After this, enjoy the ultimate floating hot sauna experience together with an ice bath in the fjord. The package can include pick-up, food, and drinks.

You choose between a Private tour or a joint tour
Introduction to paddling and safety by our certified kayak instructor
A unique nature experience
The package can include pick-up, food, and drinks.

SEA KAYAK COURSE

Our sea kayak intro course is qualified by Norwegian Padel Assosiasjon (NPF). On this course you will learn the basics of kayak padling. That includes padle techniques, safety and navigation. The last part of the course is obligatory, here you will need to show that you can rescue other and your self (shown in the pictures). If done correctly done, you are qualified for the the "Wetcard" by NPF. And can use this to hire kayaks in Norway and rest of the Nordic countries.

ECO KAYAK TOUR (Nakkholmen)

3 hours trip

We invite you to a unique nature experience in the Oslo Fjord. Join us on a paddle trip, and experience Oslo Fjord's island secrets, we give you plenty of time to explore the island

Did you know "Tavaha" is the Nordic expression for taking care of the ocean. It is also referred to as the "Nordic aloha".

The European Commission awarded Oslo the prestigious European Green Capital title for 2019. From this we came up with the Eco Kayak Tour! A 3 hours small kayak group tour in the Oslofjord. Where you will learn about Oslofjords wildlife and how to protect its beauty. Tavaha is the Nordic expression for taking care of the ocean. It is also referred to as the "Nordic aloha".

Explore the stunning beauty of Nakkholmen Island. Known for the vast variety of plants and wildlife that surrounds the small colorful summer houses. To protect the fjord and wildlife, we also invite you to do a "Tavaha" with us, a small 10 min beach clean-up.

You choose between a Private tour or a joint tour
Introduction to paddling and safety by our certified kayak instructor
A unique nature experience, where the goal is simply to feel the gratitude for this beautiful world we are living in.
The package can include pick-up, food, and drinks.

KAYAK with Island-Yoga Tour

4 hours trip

We invite you to a unique nature experience in the Oslo Fjord. Join us on a paddle trip Hovedøya, we will give you plenty of time to explore the island before you get the ultimate yoga experience!

Everyone gets an introduction to paddling and safety from our certified kayak instructor, before we go on a trip. Your guide for the trip is a trained activity leader through the Norwegian Paddle Association. Therefore not a great need for prior knowledge in paddling, but good to be a little adventurous and confident in being in contact with the sea and nature. We are also lucky to have with us a certified yoga teacher she will get you deep in the zeen mode.

Wear warm woolen clothes, a windbreaker and bring a woolen blanket to the yoga session. Or just use the grass as your yoga mat. Everything you need for kayak equipment and life jackets can be borrowed from Oslo by Kayak.

NB: In case of rain and a lot of wind, the trip will be postponed or you can get your money back

Get ready to "See and Feel Oslo from The Sea!"

Our mission

Oslo By Kayak - our mission

"More than 8 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. If the rate of plastic pollution continues at the same pace in the years ahead, by 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish and 99 % of all seabirds will have ingested plastic."

- The UN Environment Programme launched a global campaign in 2017

The European Commission awarded Oslo the prestigious European Green Capital title for 2019. Oslo By Kayak celebrate this and wanna be there for a cleaner ocean...by giving you Eco Kayak Tour!

Oslo By Kayak - about

Our Eco Kayak Tour company is located at Bygdøy, Oslo. Where you basically want to be if you are a tourist and are looking for museums and epic nature. All Oslo By Kayak tour guides are also certified kayak instructors, they will make sure you learn the basics of paddling so you can enjoy the trip. That means you do not need kayak skills to join this trip.

We believe in quality versus quantity, therefore we have only max 8 people on each of our tours. We hope you will feel safe and happy between the Islands in the Oslofjord.

"See and feel Oslo By The Sea!"